The Undergraduate HPER Honor Society application is available in PDF and Microsoft Word format. The Graduate HPER Honor Society application is also available in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

Eligibility Requirements

The HPER Honor Society is an academic honor society for students majoring in Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation Administration, and Exercise Science & Wellness.

The goal of this organization is to acknowledge and reward those HPER students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and service to the university and community.

Acceptance is based on specific eligibility requirements (listed below),

• extracurricular activities (particularly those activities associated with the major area of study)
• scholarships
• other awards earned.

Those graduating with HPER Honor Society designation will be awarded honor cords (to be worn at graduation) and an HPER Honor Society plaque. An induction and awards ceremony will be held each.

UNDERGRADUATE

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Overall GPA of 3.25 (All courses taken at any post-secondary school)
• Course of Study GPA of 3.5 (All courses taken at any post-secondary school)
• Completed at least 12 credit hours of 300/400 level courses in major field of study
• Membership in the HPER Club and any other Professional Organization (ACSM, AAHPERD, etc.)
• Recommendation from the applicant's HPER Department academic advisor

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Overall GPA of 3.7 (All courses taken at the graduate level)
• Completed at least 15 credit hours in major field of study from graduate level courses
• Membership in the HPER Club or other related Professional Organization (ACSM, AAHPERD, etc.)
• Recommendation from the applicant's HPER Department academic advisor

• Acceptance to the HPER Honor Society will be based on the eligibility requirements listed above, extracurricular activities (particular those activities associated with the major area of study), and scholarships and other awards earned.
• A one-time membership fee of $35 must be
• All memberships will be reviewed each semester.
• In order to graduate with HPER Honor Society designation, the student must be a member in good standing for at least the two consecutive semesters prior to graduation.